M A S J I D U M A R B I N K H A T T A B - Masjid Umar Bin Khattab-IAM June 2012 Newsletter I S L A M I C A S S O C I A T I O N O F MI N E W S L E T T E R February 2013 / Rabiul Awal 1 1433 -- Volume 3 Issue 1 Address: 18105 Racho Road, Brownstown, MI, 48193 // Phone: 734-281-8050 Website: http://www.masjidumarbinkhattab.org // Email: emailbox@masjidumarbinkhattab.org. Message from the Masjid board Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, 2012 was a busy and productive year. Let s take a moment to reflect individually and as a community on 2012, and to strive to make 2013 even more productive in seeking the pleasure of Allah. Individually, we can reflect on how we spent our time, health, youth, resources, capabilities, intellect, influence, knowledge, and specialized skills in 2012. We understand these are all gifts from Allah s treasure. Everyone is presented a different mix and at different levels so that we may be tested in our obedience, how we utilize these gifts and to show gratitude for the abundance of gifts Allah has bestowed upon us. As making yearly resolutions has become the norm, in 2013 we should take stock of our special individual gifts and make resolutions to utilize these in the best manner for individual and community benefit. For example, better use of time, more prayers in the Masjid, improving reading and understanding of Quran/Hadith, utilizing our resources better, volunteering time for Masjid activities, and giving more charity. As a Masjid community, we had a very eventful year in 2012. By the Grace of Allah, we have introduced programs and activities that are bringing the community together and bringing more youth to the Masjid. Inshallah, the Masjid expansion featuring a large multipurpose hall/gym and classrooms for Quran/Hifz/Alim courses will be completed in early 2013. We are in need of about $250,000 to complete the expansion project. $100,000 is needed immediately to complete the interior and $150,000 by Spring 2013 for the exterior. Please continue to fund this historic project, fulfill any pledges, and ask your family and friends to assist. This is a great opportunity to share in the blessings of all the Masjid s activities for generations to come. The Masjid website and e-mail lists are easy ways to find out about events at the Masjid. Website: http://www.masjidumarbinkhattab.org Jazak Allah Khair. Board of Directors, Masjid Umar bin Khattab/IAM. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Board Message I Imam s Corner 2 Masjid Update 3 Youth s Perspective 4 Community News 5 Masjid Contact Info 6 February Prayer Schedule 7 Ayat of the month: Those who (in charity) spend of their goods by night and by day, in secret and in public, have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. [2: Al-Baqara-274] Hadiths of the month: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be his charity." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 604 The Prophet (SAW) also said: "Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
Page 2 Masjid Umar Bin Khattab-IAM Feb 2013 Newsletter Imam s Corner: by Mufti Nayef Patel In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. Simple Good Deeds for Big Rewards Islam is a practical way of life, and we are surrounded by numerous opportunities to do good. In order to carry out small and easy good deeds yet still achieve a great reward, we must understand and embrace the concept of 'sincerity of intention'. One of the many beautiful qualities of Allah (glorified and exalted be He) is that He is the Most Merciful. Islam provides us with plenty of chances to reconcile with our inner goodness. Personally, the most amazing thing about Islam is that we are so blessed in terms of the flexibility of the Islamic way of life, that in nearly everything that we do, there is a reward ready for us, we just need to have the right intentions. The Prophet (SAW) once said: "Allah definitely does not look at your bodies, nor your appearances. Rather he looks at your hearts." So, all you need is sincerity in your intentions and the taqwa (God-consciousness) to identify these small but invaluable good deeds. How can you make the most of your day, your deen, and your life? 1. Smile! Islam teaches us to be compassionate and considerate towards our brothers and sisters throughout the world, so next time you're walking in the street and pass by someone, don't be afraid to just crack a smile. 2. Salaam: Why is it so important to say salaam to another Muslim, whether you know them or not? This question may have popped into your mind at one time or another and the answer to it is this: Imran bin Husayn (may Allāh be pleased with him) recounts that once he and others were in the presence of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him)when a man came and said, "Assalamu alaikum", to which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) responded and said, "Ten", then another man came and he said "Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah", to which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) responded and said "Twenty". Finally, a third man came and said "Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullah wa Barakatu", to which the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) responded and said, "Thirty". (Abu Daud, Tirmidhi, Jami al Usul, p. 602. Vol 6) So the third man that passed by had earned a huge 30 rewards just by saying the full salaam. Shouldn't we be motivated then, to do the same and earn as many rewards as possible while we have the chance? 3. Reciting the Qur'aan: Something that truly reflects the compassionate nature of Allah (glorified and exalted be He) is that for every letter of the holy Qur'aan that we recite, we get 10 rewards! 4. "Cleanliness is half of faith": The words of the blessed Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) - a man who has done countless good deeds and sacrificed much in the path of Allah (glorified and exalted be He) - yet he still emphasized even physical cleanliness to be a deed which, if done properly, counts as half of our faith. The purity mentioned in this hadith is also said to be inner cleanliness, but at the same time, practical everyday things like keeping your clothes clean, laying down a dirt-free prayer mat and washing your hands before eating are all acts that fall into the 'cleanliness' in this hadith. Not only are they essential to keeping your body healthy and your surroundings hygienic, but these actions are also sunnah! 5. Just one sunnah, but the reward of 100 martyrs!: The Prophet (SAW) is reported to have said: "Whoever sticks to my Sunnah when my ummah becomes corrupt, will receive the reward of 100 martyrs." The fact is that every person does at least one thing in their whole life that is a sunnah - we just don't realize it. Many of us forget to apply this knowledge of integrity in our intentions being the main thing; as a result, we miss out on the big rewards for some of the most basic things that we do daily. There is reward in gazing upon the night sky, sitting to eat, yawning and even sleeping! All we need to do is rectify our intentions. Alhamdulillah, there are an enormous amount of opportunities that are handed to us on so many occasions each day, let us then make the most of the blessings that Allah (glorified and exalted be He) has granted us, and begin to revive a sunnah, inshaallah!.
Masjid Umar Bin Khattab-IAM Feb 2013 Newsletter Page 3 Masjid Update & News Masjid Expansion Update These projects will need continuous funding. This is a great time to donate and share in the blessings of this expansion. Architect Rendition Narrated by Abu Sa'id al-khudri, The Prophet (SAWS) said: A man giving a dirham as sadaqah (charity) during his life is better than giving one hundred dirhams as charity at the moment of his death. Sunan of Abu-Dawood Hadith 2860 Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar, Allah's Messenger (SAWS) said, "Envy is not permissible except of two men. A man whom Allah has given the knowledge of the Book and he recites it during the hours of the night, and a man whom Allah has given wealth, and he spends it in charity during the night and the hours of the day." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.543 Narrated by Asma, Allah's Messenger (SAWS) said, "Give (in charity) and do not give reluctantly lest Allah should give you in a limited amount; and do not withhold your money lest Allah should withhold it from you." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 3.764 Alhamdulillah, Phase 1, 2, and 3 have been of the expansion project (excavation, foundation, underground plumbing, outer shell, roof foundation, roof, heating/cooling, classrooms, windows/doors, etc) have been successfully completed. $250,000 remains to complete the project. The next phase which has begun will need $100,000 to complete the interior, which includes the hall/gym flooring and classroom completion. $150,000 is needed to finish the exterior, which includes fencing, parking and landscaping. Insha Allah, if we receive these funds, the expansion project will be completed by spring 2013. Donate to the masjid on a monthly basis by: 1. Check-o-matic donations. 2. Setting up online payment via the bank. 3. Donate using Intuit Payment Network (IPN), through our masjid website: http://masjidumarbinkhattab.org/ Insha Allah, we hope that every single community member will consider setting up monthly donations to the masjid via one of the methods noted above. Please direct any questions to Br.Safder Khan, Treasurer (mskhan2000@gmail.com) or to the masjid email: emailbox@masjidumarbinkhattab.org. If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to: Islamic Association of Michigan, 18105 Racho Road, Brownstown, MI, 48193.
Page 4 Masjid Umar Bin Khattab-IAM Feb 2013 Newsletter Youth s Perspective KIDS ARE US By Dr. Mohammad Iqbal Mehboob WordSearch Our children follow and replicate everything we do since we are their role models. It is important for us to lead by taking the right actions so our children can learn proper behaviors from us. A significant example of this is telling the truth. As you know, we need to teach our children not to lie and to always tell the truth. We need to set an example of this in our life for our children. Our Prophet said that you never should lie, even if your life depends on it. Abdul Qadir Gialani, whose mother had sewn some coins into his vest, came across some robbers. When asked if he was carrying money, he told the truth even though the robbers were unlikely to find the money. The robbers were impressed by his honesty. In a Hadieet, our Prophet said that a lie is a sin and is haram and that liars cannot be valued witnesses (Al Bukhari). Our Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was respected as a man who always told the truth and was called Al-Amin. Even his staunch enemies would admit that he always told the truth. Let us promise and pray that we need to make telling the truth a habit in our daily lives so that our children and others alike will follow by example. Newsletter Youth Quiz & Prizes The first individual to get the correct answers will receive a 10.00 dollar gift card. The winner will be announced on our website and in the next newsletter. Rules for the quiz: 1. No one is allowed to ask the Imam for answers. 2. Age group: less than 15 3. Restrict to one winner per family/year. 4. Send answers to: emailbox@masjidumarbinkhattab.org. LAST NEWSLETTER WINNER: Hasan Khan!! Runner-ups: Mahad Munawar and Nadia Khan.
Masjid Umar Bin Khattab-IAM Feb 2013 Newsletter Page 5 Bulletin Board / Community News Daily Schedule: After Fajr & Isha prayer: Imam reads Hadith After Magrib prayer: Taleem (10-15 minutes) Eye Surgeons Associates, P.C. Weekly Schedule: Monday-Thursday: Kid Quran Classes (1 st ) 4:30pm-5:45pm and (2 nd ) 5:45pm-7:30pm Tuesdays: Muslim visitations (Joula & Bayyan) Wednesday: Mufti Patel short speech after Isha Saturdays: Quran Tafsir Maulana Qari Ilyas after Zhur (Urdu). Sundays: Quran Tafsir - Mufti Patel after Zhur (English) Educational Programs in the Masjid: 1. Children's Quran classes conducted by Mufti Patel. 2. Full time Hifz program for boys. 3. Hifz and Nazira program for girls and women. 4. Boys after school hifz program. 5. Full time and part-time Alim program for students in high school and above. 6. Arabic classes for adults, conducted by Mufti Patel. M. Hanif Peracha, M.D. Meiraj A. Siddiqui, M.D. Comprehensive Eye Care Center of Excellence: (734) 242-2727 K's Optical: Eye Glasses Service (734) 242-2726 725 North Monroe Street Monroe, MI 48162 PLEASE SEE MUFTI PATEL OR BR.SHAKEEL FOR DETAILS. Upcoming Special Events: Please check the masjid e-mail / website / bulletin board for any changes to the events listed above. If you would like to inform the community of any special news or events, such as matrimonial, births, condolences, achievements, degrees, promotions, etc Please send an email to: emailbox@masjidumarbinkhattab.org *** To advertise in the newsletter or questions about ads, please email: emailbox@masjidumarbinkhattab.org ***
Page 6 Masjid Umar Bin Khattab-IAM Feb 2013 Newsletter Masjid s Contact Info Masjid Board Member s (Elected) Contact Info President: Br.Shakeel Munawar 734-664-6524 Vice President: Br. Khurshid Bhatti 734-673-8817 Secretary: Br. Nazir Ahmed 734-306-5436 Treasurer: Br. M. Safdar Khan 734-250-3677 Masjid Board Member s (General Members) Contact info Br. Ibrahim Shareef 734-925-9190 Dr. M. Iqbal Mehboob 734-283-6408 Br. Muhammad Siraj ul Haq 734-283-4227 Br. Tahir Khan 734-626-0514 Br. Tariq Khan 734-250-3427 Masjid Trustee s Br. Iftikhar Iqbal, Br. Muzammil Hayat Malik, Dr. A.K.Mussani, Dr. Hanif Peracha and Dr. Rafiq Masjid s: Names in Bold are head of the committee. Zakat Br. Ishfaq Peracha, Dr. Anwar, Br. Iftikhar Iqbal, Dr. Mehboob, Mufti Patel, Br.Shakeel Shish Garden Downriver's Premier Halal Mediterranean Restaurant Open 7 days a week Dine In/ Carry Out/ Catering Available Located across from Meijers -Woodhaven Youth Religious Affairs Newsletter committee Maintenance Community Outreach Pledge committee Education Expansion Mufti Patel, Br. Mohammed Zia Ur Rahman, Br. Ghulam Mohideen, Br.Uzair Virk, Br.Aurangazeb, Br.Mobeen, Br.Tahir Mufti Patel, Br.Nizam Khan, Hafiz Osama, Br.Shakeel Br. Nazir, Mufti Patel, Br.Tahir, Br.Tariq Br.Khurshid, Br.Nazir, Br.Safdar, Br.Akthar Azhar, Br. Ibrahim Shareef Ubaidullah Ahmed, Dr. Mehboob, Br. Mohammed Siraj ul Haq, Ibrahim Shareef Br. Shakeel, Br.Khurshid, Br. Mubeen, Br. Tariq, Br.Ishfaq Peracha, Br.Naseeruddin Br.Shakeel, Mufti Patel, Dr. Junaid Ghadai, Dr. Mehboob, Br. Nazir, Br. Tariq Khan Dr. Rafiq, Br.Shakeel, Br. Asif, Br. Iqbal Mehboob, Br. Khurshid Phone: 734-362-6600 / Fax: 734-362-6603 www.shishgarden.com HAPPY TRAVEL * WE REPRESENT ALL MAJOR AIRLINES * SPECIAL FARES TO PAKISTAN, INDIA, BANGLADESH, MIDDLE-EAST. * WE ALSO ARRANGE UMRA VISAS/PACKAGES. FOR RESERVATIONS PLEASE CONTACT: ALI BUKHARI 734-516-3507 / 586-775-9900
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